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Image recording/reproducing apparatus wherein digital color processing means includes a ROM for storing processor programs
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1992-07-16
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Granted: 1993-11-09
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Expires: 2012-07-16
Abstract
Abstract Image recording/reproducing apparatus includes a converter for converting radiation from an object into a color image signal. A digital color processor is provided for changing the color image signal converted by the converter to a digital color image. The digital color processor includes a digital signal processor and a ROM for storing program software for the digital signal processor. Preferably, switching structure is provided for switching different types of signals to common A/D converter structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Tomishige Taguchi
- 👤 Makoto Kondo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:07
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/46; H04N1/64; H04N23/00; H04N23/80; H04N23/84; H04N25/00; H04N25/10; H04N25/11; H04N25/13; H04N25/134; H04N9/00; H04N9/79; H04N9/80; H04N9/86; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S358/00; Y10S358/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
An apparatus for recording/reproducing an image, comprising: a converting means for converting radiation from an object into a color image signal; and a digital color processing means for changing the color image signal converted by said converting means to a digital color image, said color processing means including a digital signal processor and a ROM for storing program software for said digital signal processor.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
64 words
An apparatus for recording/reproducing an image, comprising: a converting means for converting radiation from an object into a color image signal; and a digital color processing means for changing the color image signal converted by said converting means to a digital color image, said color processing means including a digital signal processor and a ROM for storing program software for said digital signal processor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a reproducing means for reproducing the image signal from the medium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said digital signal processor performs a processing for converting a format of the color image signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said converting means comprises a CCD.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said converting means includes a CCD and an optical system for irradiating said CCD with light flux.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising recording means for recording on a medium the image signal processed by said digital color processing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
An apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said medium comprises a disc.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: a) image pickup means for outputting a first signal of a first form; b) reproducing means for outputting a second signal of a second form different from said first form; c) an A/D converter; and d) supplying means for selectively supplying said first signal and said second signal to said A/D converter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: a) image pickup means for outputting a first signal of a first form; b) reproducing means for outputting a second signal of a second form different from said first form; c) an A/D converter; and d) supplying means for selectively supplying said first signal and said second signal to said A/D converter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said first signal of a first form includes a luminance signal and a color signal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said first signal of a first form includes a luminance signal and a color signal which are time-divisionally transmitted.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 8, wherein in said first form and said second form, image information of one picture is transmitted in the same period.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said second signal of the second form includes a synchronization signal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus according to claim 12, wherein when said second signal of the second form, including said synchronization signal, is A/D converted, said A/D converter converts with a sampling rate corresponding to said synchronization signal.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
58 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: a) image pickup means for outputting a first signal of a first form; b) reproducing means for outputting a second signal of a second form different from said first form; c) plural A/D converters; d) selective supplying means for selectively supplying said first signal and said second signal to said plural A/D converters.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
58 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: a) image pickup means for outputting a first signal of a first form; b) reproducing means for outputting a second signal of a second form different from said first form; c) plural A/D converters; d) selective supplying means for selectively supplying said first signal and said second signal to said plural A/D converters.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus according to claim 14, wherein said first form is a form in which the luminance signal and the color signal are output through a common line.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus according to claim 14, wherein said second form is a form in which the luminance signal and the color signal are output through different lines, respectively.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 14, wherein in said first form and said second form, image information of one picture is transmitted in the same period.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus according to claim 14, wherein said second signal of the second form includes a synchronization signal.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus according to claim 18, wherein when said second signal of the second form, including said synchronization signal, is A/D converted, said A/D converter converts with a sampling rate corresponding to said synchronization signal.
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